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Public Hearing Scheduled on Use of Helicopters in Wild Horse Gather Operations

Monday, September 30

The U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, is set to hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2024, to discuss the use of helicopters and other mechanized equipment during upcoming wild horse gather operations in the Modoc and Inyo National Forests. The... Read More.

Lookout- PG&E Warns Western Plumas Residents of Low Flying Helicopters and Drones

Monday, April 24

Over the next few weeks, you will see lots of commotion in the skies over Western Plumas County as PG&E conducts safety inspections of its power lines. Starting today through May 13th you will notice low-flying helicopters, drones, and a number of utility trucks... Read More.

PG&E Flying Helicopters to Remove Poles, Power Lines in Feather River Canyon

Wednesday, August 24

Over 100 power poles will be removed by helicopter this week in the Feather River Canyon. You will notice the low-flying helicopter between PG&Es Cresta Dam and Bucks Creek Power House. PG&E says due to the feather river canyon steep terrain, the use of... Read More.